International Year One - Undergraduate Pathway - Fine Arts (2-Semester Pathway) Transfer to Bachelor of Science - Dance Teacher Education

International Year One is a supportive program that allows students to earn credits towards their degree while receiving additional academic, cultural and language support customized for international students.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University.

Bachelor of Science - Dance Teacher Education

Illinois State University proudly houses the only Dance Teacher Education licensure program in the state of Illinois. The program is uniquely positioned to fully prepare undergraduate students interested in teaching careers in public schools, as well as in the private sector. It provides a challenging yet nurturing environment that prepares students for diverse career options within the field of Dance Education, helping them achieve teacher licensure for grades 9–12.

Students in this sequence develop a range of knowledge, skills, and competencies consistent with national and state dance standards, preparing them for various teaching experiences. The structure of the Dance Teacher Education sequence is based on the belief that technical, creative, theoretical, and kinesthetic work will merge to support overall growth as both a dancer and educator.

The program is supported by a diverse and ambitious faculty recognized nationally, bringing a wide variety of movement styles and teaching philosophies to the curriculum. Dancers develop their knowledge and skills through coursework that includes choreography and improvisation, dance history, multicultural perspectives, dance kinesiology, dance pedagogy, and professional development courses focusing on different teaching methods.

As a crowning achievement, students complete a Senior Seminar course alongside a semester of student teaching, providing them with the practical experience necessary for working in the profession. Additionally, students have opportunities to study abroad, work with various guest teachers, and network with Illinois State alumni currently teaching in the field.

Students experience a variety of diverse performance opportunities alongside a strong and comprehensive curriculum, through the Illinois State Dance Theatre and the Dance Association. They are also involved in theatrical productions within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, as well as touring productions of faculty and guest artists' work on a regional and national level.